Town Of Boone Water Supply Dam

High HazardPoor ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateNorth Carolina
CountyWatauga
Nearest CityBoone
River/StreamN. Prong Flannery Fork
Coordinates36.17650, -81.68620

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height77 ft
Dam Length275 ft
Year Completed1957 (69 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage226 acre-ft
Max Storage226 acre-ft
Normal Storage132 acre-ft
Surface Area11 acres
Drainage Area5 sq mi
Max Discharge4,100 cfs
Spillway TypeNone

Ownership & Safety

PurposeWater Supply
OwnerTown of Boone Public Utilities Department
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentPoor
Last Inspection10/02/2024
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDNC00252
Federal IDNC00252
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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